Esports World Cup 2025: Records Broken, Champions Crowned, And What’s Next

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The Esports World Cup 2025 continues to captivate fans worldwide with jaw-dropping milestones, electrifying victories, and an ever-expanding competitive landscape. Held in Riyadh, the second edition of this multi-game esports mega-event is living up to the hype.

One of the standout moments came in the world of chess: Magnus Carlsen claimed a dramatic victory in a rapid-fire freestyle chess showdown, securing a $250,000 prize in front of over 30,000 viewers on chess.com—over five times the usual viewership for similar events. The intense format, featuring “dirty flagging” tactics and slick commentary by GM David Howell, made the event a hit among both audiences and critics.

In Call of Duty: Warzone, the Esports World Cup 2025 shattered records. Twisted Minds clinched the title in front of a boisterous home crowd, drawing 312,793 peak viewers and a staggering 2.7 million hours watched—making it the second-most popular Warzone event in history. Legendary co-casters like Scump and Gotaga helped push the numbers even higher.

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... Rainbow Six Siege X tournament also made headlines—Team Secret swept through the playoffs undefeated, culminating in record-breaking viewership for any third-party Rainbow Six event, with a peak nearing 250,000 viewers.

The mobile gaming scene delivered too. In the PUBG Mobile World Cup, Yangon Galacticos from Myanmar emerged as champions, further cementing their global reputation. Meanwhile, the esports world watched fans tune in en masse: the Honor of Kings World Cup 2025 drew 653,300 concurrent viewers, becoming the most-watched event in the title’s history outside mainland China.

Not to be outdone, League of Legends also claimed its moment at the Esports World Cup. Gen.G triumphed over AG.AL in a thrilling final to clinch the championship—and MVP honors went to Kim “Kiin” Gi-in. Meanwhile, the Teamfight Tactics bracket kicked off with 16 elite teams—featuring defending champs Wolves Esports and remarkable qualifiers from across regions.

With the Esports World Cup 2025
mid-season now reaching its climax, fans are hungry for more. And while the final weeks unfold, there’s one place you can always turn to stay connected to all the action—12bet India. he

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